The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has announced new Classic and Affiliate Main Street community designations for 2026. Kennesaw and Nashville earned full accreditation while seven other cities advanced to Affiliate status. Officials say these promotions recognize significant progress in downtown revitalization.
The Georgia Main Street Program announced that its statewide network achieved over $1.01 billion in reinvestment during 2025. The initiative led to thousands of new jobs and businesses as well as significant volunteer contributions across local communities.
Georgia has added Euharlee Elementary School and First Federal Savings and Loan Association Headquarters to the National Register of Historic Places. State officials say these additions help preserve significant buildings while raising awareness about their value.
Eight new sites across Georgia have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The listings highlight important African American communities, industrial sites, architectural landmarks, and civil rights history.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has opened pre-applications for its new Georgia Rehoused grant program aimed at reducing unsheltered homelessness. Communities can submit electronic applications until April 7 as part of a streamlined process for state and federal housing funds.
Applications are now being accepted for the Georgia Centennial Farm program, which recognizes farms that have played a significant role in the state’s history.
Kimberly Carter has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner for Community Development and Finance at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), according to an announcement made by the agency.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced that its Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program will conclude on June 30, 2026.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has allocated more than $6 million to the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (HRRP), which supports homeowners affected by tornadoes in January 2023.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has announced that its Georgia Mortgage Assistance (GMA) program will stop accepting new applications on March 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The program, funded through the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF), has…